Sri Lankans are touring India early next year for a three-match T20I series which will be the first International assignment for both the teams in 2020.
Zimbabwe series cancelled
The Sri Lankans have agreed to fill the void left by the Zimbabweans who were supposed to play a series against India, but due to last-minute political tensions within Zimbabwe cricket board, they have cancelled the tour.
Nuwan Pradeep could miss out
Latest reports suggest that their premium T20 Bowler Nuwan Pradeep has sustained an Injury and its highly unlikely that he will travel to India. and will be out of action for about six weeks. The reports also said that Nuwan Pradeep will be under the care of Physios at their high-performance unit.
No Visa problem
A source close to the Sri Lankan Board said that the replacement for Nuwan Pradeep will be announced soon and there will be no VISA problem for the replacement player as they have 20 players who are ready with VISA so that they can draft a player anytime they want. Kasun Rajitha who also has been nursing an injury might get a look in if he proves his fitness. There is also a chance for Suranga Lakmal to make his T20I comeback if Kasun Rajitha is also unavailable. As of now, Nuwan Pradeep has been named in the 15 member squad and a replacement is expected to be announced anytime soon now.
SRI LANKA SQUAD
Lasith Malinga (Captain)
Niroshan Dickwella (Vice Captain)
Danushka Gunathilaka
Kusal Janith Perera
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Angelo Mathews
Oshada Fernando
Dasun Shanaka
Shehan Jayasuriya
Lakshan Sandakan
Wanindu Hasaranga
Isuru Udana
Nuwan Pradeep
Lahiru Kumara
Kasun Rajitha
The T20I series is scheduled to start on January 5.
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